Dr. Mahesh Sharma Inaugurates Exhibition New Delhi (PIB-GR-TYP-BIN): The Union Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), Tourism (Independent Charge), and Civil Aviation, Dr. Mahesh Sharma inaugurated a two-month exhibition on ‘Art of Calligraphy and Beyond: Arabic-Persian Inscriptions on Decorative Arts objects’ at National Museum in New Delhi on May 15. After paying a visit to […]
The power to destroy the entire world fits into a black leather covered metallic Halliburton suitcase
It’s called the “Nuclear Football” and it is America’s most closely guarded secret! It weighs about 48 pounds give or take a few pounds. It contains the launch codes for nuclear weapons. It is carried where ever the President goes… The Football contains the following items: THE BLACK BOOK 1) The “Black Book” – about […]
JK Govt to constitute Chandi Mata Shrine Board
Jammu, April 12 (Scoop News) – The government is contemplating to constitute a Board to look after the affairs of Chandi Mata Yatra on the pattern of Shiv Khouri Shrine Board. The Minister for Tourism and Culture, Nawang Rigzin Jora today chaired a high level meeting convened to discuss the modalities for […]
Solar Waste Recycling: Can the industry stay green?
This piece is made possible by the reporter Erica Gies, the editing of the SF Public Press and funding from Spot.Us. This piece is free to be republished but must give credit to all parties. Clean-tech firms seek to reuse a variety of rare, potentially toxic materials. New businesses emerge as manufacturers prepare for […]
Japanese Politician’s Abduction Comments Spark Harsh Reactions
Posted by Chris Salzberg to Global Voices Online Liberal Democratic Party member and former Chief Secretary Koichi Kato has sparked harsh reactions from bloggers [ja] and on 2channel [ja] with a comment he made on June 7th. In his comment, Kato connected the stagnation of Japanese-Korea negotiations with the government decision in 2002 not […]
Our Great Work of Civilization: Violence, War and Plunder in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
King Leopold II purchased what became the Congo Free State (CFS) because it contained “unspeakable richness” and was merely lacking an “enterprising capitalist” to exploit its resources. His personal acquisition of the CFS in 1885 gave freedom to Western capital, and death and enslavement to the indigenous population. The recent conflict in the Democratic […]
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